Dealership Accountant

Are you an experienced Finance Manager or Dealership Accountant within the automotive industry? Are you interested in a career with a progressive and exciting company based in Blackburn covering the Lancashire region - responsible for 5 dealerships?

A successful and well known dealership is recruiting for a talented and experienced Finance Manager. . You will be offered extensive training courses that will develop you for success, and they are committed to people and a helping everyone in their team achieve their personal best. You will be encouraged to inspire others and work as part of a collaborative team.

If you share these values and passion for customer service, you can look forward to developing an enjoyable and rewarding long-term career. Also on offer:

The ideal candidate for the role will be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar multi franchise role and will ideally have experience using Kerridge. Please note, to be considered for this role you must possess a full UK driving license.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Manager

- Preparation of accurate and timely dealership accounts
- Maintenance of good credit control
- Maintenance of sound accounting procedures and systems
- Assisting other managers with the financial management of their departments
- Preparation of annual budgets, in conjunction with departmental managers, for submission to Head Office
- Submission of Weekly Operating Controls to Head Office
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
- Payment of monthly PAYE to Inland Revenue
- Review of payroll output
- Maintenance of company asset register
- Review of new and used vehicle stocks on a regular basis
- Day to day management of finance department personnel and vehicle administrators
- Recruitment and training of administration staff
- Preparation and submission of monthly dealer composites to manufacturers